For Sale $975,000
Tucked within the gates of Rumbling Bald, this private mountain retreat offers the rare combination of walkability to amenities and a breathtaking natural setting. Set on 1.66 acres, the home overlooks the gentle flow of Buffalo Creek, complete with your own cascading waterfalls, creating a truly serene, park-like backdrop. Thoughtfully designed across four expansive levels, this residence effortlessly accommodates both everyday living and hosting extended family or guests. Three spacious decks invite you to take in the sights and sounds of the creek, offering the perfect setting for morning coffee or evening relaxation. The main level features a tranquil primary suite with a cozy wood-burning fireplace, an updated bath, and generous walk-in closet. The heart of the home is a large, well-appointed kitchen that opens to a sunroom, ideal for soaking in the surrounding beauty, alongside an inviting living area with a gas fireplace. Upstairs, a charming sitting area provides a quiet retreat for work or reading. The second level offers two bedrooms with direct deck access, a spacious living room with gas fireplace, and a versatile oversized laundry/game room conveniently connected to the two-car garage. The ground level is designed for entertaining, featuring a screened porch with winding paths leading to Buffalo Creek, a generous living area with a third gas fireplace, a built-in bar, and an additional flex room, perfect for guests or rental flexibility. With its exceptional layout, stunning natural surroundings, and access to all the amenities of Rumbling Bald, this property is ideally suited as a full-time residence or multi-family income producing vacation rental.
Fire Pit, Hot Tub
Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Entrance Foyer, Hot Tub, Kitchen Island, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
| List Price: | $975,000 |
| Status: | For Sale |
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Approx Sq. Ft.: | 1745 sqft |
| Parking: | Driveway, Attached Garage, Garage Faces Side |
| MLS Number: | CAR4370825 |
| Subdivision: | Rumbling Bald on Lake Lure |
| Style: | Traditional |
| Bathrooms: | 5 |
| Lot Description: | Creek Front, On Golf Course, Creek/Stream, Wooded, Views, Waterfall, Waterfront |
| Year Built: | 1989 |
| Sewer Type: | Septic Installed |
| Elementary: | Lake Lure Classical Academy |
| Middle: | Lake Lure Classical Academy |
| High: | Lake Lure Classical Academy |
| Date | Event | Price | $/SQFT |
| 05-07-2026 | Listed | $975,000 | $559 |
| 04-05-2026 | Listed | $605,000 | $347 |
| 06-05-2025 | Listed | $660,000 | $379 |
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| School Name | Distance | Grades | Rating |
| Lake Lure Classical Academy | 5 miles | KG-06 | 4 |
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| Street Address | Distance | Status | List Price | Days on Market |
| 171 Fairway Drive, Lake Lure NC | 0 mi | $975,000 | days | |
| 307 Watership Road, Lake Lure NC | 0.1 mi | $510,000 | days | |
| 212 Ridgeway Road, Lake Lure NC | 0.2 mi | $549,000 | days | |
| 140 West Lake Drive, Lake Lure NC | 0.3 mi | $345,000 | days | |
| 126 Sleeping Bear Lane, Lake Lure NC | 0.3 mi | $649,000 | days | |
| 128 West Lake Drive, Lake Lure NC | 0.4 mi | $475,000 | days |
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| Down Payment Amount | $990,000 |
| Mortgage Amount | $3,960,000 |
| Monthly Payment (Principal & Interest Only) | $19,480 |
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| Total Monthly Payment | $20,941 |
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A Courtesy Listing Provided By Howard Hanna Beverly-Hanks, Lake Lure
171 Fairway Drive, Lake Lure NC is a 1745 ft2 on a 1.660 acres lot. This is for $975,000. This has 3 bedrooms, 5 baths, and was built in 1989.
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